How to pronounce liverworts
Say it like LIV-er-werts. Liverworts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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- LIV
- er
- werts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liverworts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wertsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of liverworts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIV-uh-wuts.
What does liverworts mean?
- plural of liverwort How to pronounce liverwort
Questions about saying liverworts
How do you pronounce liverworts?
Say LIV-er-werts. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvɚwɚts/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvəwəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liverworts?
Liverworts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · er · werts.
Is liverworts pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪvəwəts/ (LIV-uh-wuts).